Overview

• Tonight’s airing revisits the true friendship between quadriplegic aristocrat Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and ex-convict caregiver Abdel Sellou.
• Directors Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache crafted the social comedy without ridiculing contrasts, focusing instead on authentic connection.
• Upon its 2011 release in France, the film drew more than 15 million viewers, making it the country’s top-grossing movie of the year.
• François Cluzet and Omar Sy deliver standout performances, with Sy’s role as Driss leading to subsequent roles in films like Jurassic World and the series Lupin.
• The broadcast pays homage to Pozzo di Borgo’s legacy, who died in 2023, by reaffirming the film’s enduring message of inclusion and resilience.